War ·Drama · United States of America · 1958 · 1h 17m

Tarawa Beachhead

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Director
Paul Wendkos
Cast
Kerwin Mathews as Sgt. Thomas A. 'Tom' Sloan Julie Adams as Ruth Nelson Campbell Ray Danton as Lt. Joel Brady Karen Sharpe as Paula Nelson Onslow Stevens as Gen. Nathan Keller Russell Thorson as Casey Nelson
Crew
Richard Alan Simmons — Screenplay
Tagline

Beachheading Into Hell!

Synopsis

A soldier is expected to never question the actions of his commanding officer, but when a Marine sees his CO breaking the law, he finds himself facing a difficult dilemma in this provocative war drama.

Mood & Themes
u.s. marineguadalcanal
Key Collaborators
Paul Wendkos Director Richard Alan Simmons Screenplay
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